Starlink has announced that Kenyan consumers can now purchase it's Mini SpaceX’s compact satellite internet solution.
Earlier in June, Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, promised that the Starlink Mini would be available in Kenya later in the year but did not specify the date and pricing.
This promise has since been fulfilled, with the American company announcing that Starlink Mini is now live across Kenya.
"Starlink Mini is now available in Kenya! Stay connected with high-speed internet at home or on the go,” read an update.
What's The Starlink Mini Kit Price?
The Starlink Mini Kit, priced at Ksh27,000, includes everything needed for a quick and easy setup, making it a competitive option in Kenya’s internet market.
Designed for portability and ease of use, this device promises to bring high-speed internet to even the most remote parts of Kenya.
With monthly service plans starting at Ksh4,000, Starlink Mini offers an affordable option for those needing reliable internet access while on the move.
Starlink Mini packages
Ksh4,000 per month: A plan with deprioritized speeds during peak hours, suitable for general browsing and light usage.
Ksh6,500 per month: A premium plan providing priority speeds during peak hours for users requiring consistent, high-speed access.
Ksh1,300 per month: A 50GB data plan, ideal for users with moderate internet usage needs.
Starlink competition in Kenya.
The introduction of Starlink to Kenya has created stiff competition among internet providers in the market.
Earlier in the year, the American satellite internet provider launched a rental option, allowing Kenyans to acquire the standard internet hardware kit in installments.
The company said that customers can now access its internet service by paying a one-time activation fee of Ksh2,700 and a monthly hardware rental fee of Ksh1,950.
This new model aimed to make Starlink’s services more accessible to Kenyans who previously faced high upfront costs to acquire the hardware, ranging from Ksh29,000 to Ksh74,000.
“Starlink now offers Starlink kit rentals throughout Kenya. Rent Starlink for Ksh1,950/month or purchase for Ksh45,500,” Starlink announced in a statement.
Before launching the rental option for the internet hardware, Starlink had announced a new deal that reduced the price of the standard hardware kit which stood at Ksh45,500, by 34.06 percent.
Also, the internet firm had in June unveiled a new cheaper data plan for the Kenyan market, increasing competition for Safaricom and Airtel that currently have a big grip.
Starlink unveiled a 50 gigabyte (GB) monthly data package at a rate of Ksh1,300, less than half the asking price for Airtel (Ksh3,000) and market leader Safaricom (Ksh2,500), for similar package.
Starlink Reception in Kenya?
Starlink's entry into the Kenyan Market hasn't been cordially accepted by the country's leading Telco Safaricom PLC. The Telco, earlier last month wrote to the Communication's Authority, calling for Satellite Internet Provider's not based in Kenya, barred from Providing Services Independently.
In efforts to lure more Client's, Safaricom introduced new Internet Packages and Increased Fibre Wi-Fi Speeds, however Kenyans Seem reluctant to shift back, with majority embracing Starlink.